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Subject:Re: Creativity needed
From:Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Date:Sat, 11 Feb 2023 11:38:18 -0500

A new friend met at Busses By the bridge had a connector for a shower that came out the old refrigerator vent.  He had it plumbed so the water pump powered it.  Cold water only but I thought hey if that went into my solar bag I’d end up with a warm shower! 

Or, a door with a touch pad to leave my key when away from the van. 
Or open up and there is a solar hook up and a 12 volt power point. 

Or a letter drop. 

A cat door?

Eric 
> On Feb 11, 2023, at 11:27 AM, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I can't help but think of an ice maker/drinking water delivery chute.
> 
> Steven
> 91 Westy
> 
> On Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 8:47 PM rob wilke <rob@robwilke.com> wrote:
> 
>> Perhaps some sort of donation portal so that folks can help you with your
>> regular maintenance etc.
>> 
>> On Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 7:21 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Todays list challenge,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I’m looking for some creative ideas.
>>> 
>>>        During my winter work on my 84 Westfalia I removed a Atwood
>>> furnace.  This had been mounted in the small cabinet between bench and
>>> refrigerator.
>>> It was vented out the side of the van.  I now have a 3 by 5.5 inch
>>> rectangular opening.  The original vent cover is broken and missing a
>> part
>>> that seals it off from weather.
>>> 
>>> So, I need something simple or fun to replace that vent cover
>>>        I was hoping a simple outdoor house outlet flip cover would work
>>> but it is a bit too small.
>>>        For now a simple cover such as a rectangle or circle of stainless
>>> steel or aluminum would work.
>>> 
>>> I’m wondering if there is something in a hardware store used for
>> something
>>> else, that could be purposed for this?
>>> 
>>>        This would be a good location for something useful down the road
>>> such as an outlet for solar.  Or a place to flip open the door and have a
>>> 12 power point for plugging in a portable air compressor or light or
>>> something.
>>> 
>>> So, any ideas for a not too ugly cover?  Or a small door like thing?
>>> 
>>> Some creative ideas would be great.
>>> 
>>> Now, you could say use it as a vent for the next furnace.  But, I’m not
>>> sure this van will get one as my other van has a furnace and can be the
>>> cold weather traveler.
>>> 
>>> You never know as fulks seem to be replacing Probex with Diesel and gas
>>> models. So a used one could come my way.
>>> The Atwood stuck out into the van more than I liked.  And has not
>>> functioned in over 30 years.  It looks like a nice unit so if anyone
>> local
>>> wants it, its yours.
>>> I found that the propane to the furnace had been disconnected and capped
>>> off.  The electric connections were still intact.
>>> 
>>> I’m trying to take care of the 84 on a smaller budget.
>>> 
>>> So, creative idea on how to cover that opening?
>>> 
>>> Eric Caron
>>> 
>>

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